Food safety and quality: details

Flavouring	(Z)-5-Octenyl acetate
Synonym(s)	(5Z)-octen-1-ol acetate;(Z)-5-octenyl acetate;cis-5-octenyl acetate
Latest JECFA evaluation	2012 (Session 76)
Status of specification	Full
Information required
Chemical name	(5Z)-Oct-5-en-1-yl acetate
JECFA number	2184
CAS number	71978-00-2
FEMA number	4671
COE number
FLAVIS number	09.950
Molecular weight	170.25
Chemical formula	C10H18O2
Physical form/odour	Clear colorless liquid; Fruity banana-like aroma
Solubility	Practically insoluble to insoluble in water
Solubility in ethanol	Soluble
Boiling point (°C)	225-227°
Assay min %	97%
Acid value max
Refractive index	1.419-1.448
Specific gravity	0.832-0.950
Other requirements
ID Test	IR HNMR
Spectrum